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Food, eating habits and cusine of Holy See (Vatican City State)

Cuisine found at the Vatican revolves around Italian cuisine since it is located inside Rome, Italy. Italian cuisine has been around for centuries and has captivated and tickled the taste buds of many.

The cuisine itself has been influenced by many others from Greek to Jewish to Arab. The fusion and influence of these cultures have created a cuisine like no other. The presence of potatoes, bell peppers, olives, onions and other vegetables have added a savory taste and spice to give that bite of Italian flavor that most tourists come to Italy for.

It is not just the pasta and pizza that are famous, but also the famous wines and array of cheeses to choose from. When it comes to wine, Italy is one of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. With the development of the vineyards by both commercial and private producers, the variety of selections to choose from has grown. It would be to no great surprise if the wine that is consumed by the Pontiff is an Italian because it is one of the best in the world, not to mention it is being grown, processed and bottled next-door.

As for cheese, it is an essential commodity of an Italian kitchen. Most of the dishes like the famous Italian pastas and pizzas available require cheese. Sometimes it already has in the recipe, but the cook will top it with another type of cheese just to add a bit more flavor to the dish.